Ingénieur logiciel
Secteur informatique
Zurich, Switzerland
Durée indéterminée
Temps plein
Are you passionate about computer graphics topics such as globe rendering, 3D GIS (geographic information systems), digital twins, or the metaverse? In the past few years, Esri has put a large effort into making 3D GIS accessible and powerful for both consumers and experts, across all platforms and devices. We are dedicated to continually pushing the boundaries of 3D GIS on the web, and you can play a key role in our mission.
At the Esri R&D Center Zurich, we are looking for a software engineer who will help us to grow and maintain the ArcGIS API for JavaScript. Our API empowers web developers around the globe to build compelling 3D scenes and mapping applications.
Tasks
Design and implement new software components for the ArcGIS API for JavaScript, spanning a wide range of topics such as web service consumption, data processing and analysis, core rendering functionality and 3D mapping
Advise in matters of software architecture and engineering
Apply and promote good software engineering practices such as test automation, modularization, simplification
Evolve and maintain our build process, test automation infrastructure, and other custom tooling
Requirements
2+ years of practical experience in software development
Excellent JavaScript/TypeScript programming skills
Strong background in software design and architecture
Excellent creative thinking and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with frequent releases and tight schedules
Master’s or PhD in computer science or a related field
Authorization to work in Switzerland
Recommended Qualifications
Experience with API design
Background in computer graphics, real-time rendering, WebGL
Experience with agile software development methods (Scrum, etc.)
Familiarity with GIS applications and technologies, ideally ArcGIS
Knowledge of common web technologies
Benefits
Our Zurich team enjoys:
Free lunches and fresh fruit
Free coffee, tea, and soft drinks
Fun team activities
Competitive salary40-hour work week
Flexible working hours
Dynamic, fast-growing international team
At Esri R&D Center–Zurich, we’re able to combine the best of academia and industry. We are researching leading edge technologies in graphics, vision, and cartography and are developing innovative 3D software products that are deployed on a global scale. Products include the procedural modeling tool Esri CityEngine as well as general 3D solutions for desktop, web, and mobile technologies based on Esri’s ArcGIS platform. Our customers are in urban design/ planning at architectural studios and city administrations as well as major motion picture and game developer studios for lmed/ interactive entertainment.